The final took just over 45 minutes to be played, with Sam edging the first frame with two good snookers after Andy failed to read the pace of the table on a clearance. Andy then cleared with a long black to the corner to level things at 1-1 and from then on took control of the match with Sam’s best chance coming in frame 3 where he snookered himself on his penultimate ball. All in all a good final played in the right spirit with plenty of support for both players.

As well as the trophy presentation and disco this Saturday sees the 17th Singles Final between Sam Elliott (Anchor A) who is making his first final appearance and Andy Sutherland from the George A looking to make a perfect ten. Max Brooker who is an official referee has been good enough to watch over proceedings on the night.

All are welcome to attend feel free to bring friends and family with you.

Will Karolyne return in 12 months time to be the third woman since Anne Taylor who won her four consecutive titles over a decade ago and Amanda McWilliams had back to back wins in 2005-06 to retain the crown, I think she may just do that.

The mixed doubles was held in April over two nights with the final four pairs returning to fight out the later stages. Plenty of banter throughout the evening mostly coming from the faces at the Anchor and it turned out to be a fun and relaxed night. So two new faces on the winners rostrum this year in the shape of Michael Nolan and ladies singles finalist Charlotte Higgins.

This year’s doubles attracted a field of 60 odd players. Up for grab was of course the title and £50 each to the winners with the finalists picking up £30 each for their troubles.

Making this year’s final was defending Champion Bluey Noel, partnered this time around with County Youth team player Cameron Gregory. They took on Andy Sutherland and Russell White for this year’s spoils.